THE Blas showcase of award-winning Welsh food and drink is at the National Eisteddfod: as well as the caf&#xE9; and shop, there are cookery demonstrations with many well-known faces.

The Blas showcase is being managed by the Welsh Development Agency, with catering company Dolen running the caf&#xE9; area. "Food and drink is an important part of our culture," said Wynfford James, WDA agri-food director. "We want food to become a part of the eisteddfod's cultural celebration."

The WDA is also working with Hybu Cig Cymru, NFU Cymru / Wales and the FUW, who will be promoting Welsh produce all week.